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Jul

06

2026

Polaris Bank Empowers 6,200 Journalists with AI, Ethical Journalism Training

BANKING SECTOR#AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #DigitalJournalism, #EthicalJournalism, #Journalism, #MediaInnovation, #MediaTraining, #PolarisBank

Polaris Bank Empowers 6,200 Journalists with AI, Ethical Journalism Training As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms journalism, one Nigerian bank is taking an unexpected lead in preparing the media for the future. Polaris Bank has now trained more than 6,200 journalists, equipping them with AI knowledge, ethical reporting skills, and practical tools to rebuild public trust in an increasingly digital world. Artificial intelligence is changing journalism at record speed, but Polaris Bank is ensuring Nigerian journalists are ready. Here's how more than 6,200 media professionals have benefited from one of the country's biggest journalism capacity-building initiatives. Polaris Bank has empowered over…

Jul

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

Fidelity Bank, YEIDEP Empower 60,000 UNIZIK Students

BANKING SECTOR, Education#Entrepreneurship, #FidelityBank, #FinancialInclusion, #NigerianStudents, #Unizik, #YEIDEP, #YouthDevelopment, #youthEmpowerment

Fidelity Bank, YEIDEP Empower 60,000 UNIZIK Students Thousands of Nigerian students are set to benefit from a major youth empowerment initiative as Fidelity Bank partners the Federal Government-backed YEIDEP programme to unlock entrepreneurship opportunities, financial inclusion and sustainable livelihoods. In a significant boost to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to financial inclusion by partnering with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment. The collaboration is expected to benefit more than 60,000 students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, providing them with access…

Jun

19

2026

By Famous Reporters

Union Bank CEO Yetunde Oni Reveals 6 Leadership Principles Behind Her Success

BANKING SECTOR#CorporateLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #LeadershipLessons, #NigeriaLeadership, #UnionBank, #WomenInLeadership, #YetundeOni, #YoungLeadersNigeria

Union Bank CEO Yetunde Oni Reveals 6 Leadership Principles Behind Her Success "Only 30 young Nigerians earned a seat in a room that started with 25,000 hopeful applicants — and inside that room, Union Bank CEO Yetunde B. Oni shared the personal leadership principles, setbacks, relationships and values that shaped her rise to the top of Nigeria’s banking industry." "Union Bank CEO Yetunde B. Oni shared six leadership principles known as THRIVE — Take Ownership of Relationships, Honour God, Recharge and Refresh, Invest in Growth, Value Your Work and Embrace Setbacks — while mentoring 30 young Nigerian leaders selected from…

May

12

2026

By Famous Reporters

Polaris Bank Wins Jobberman Youth Employment Award

BANKING SECTOR#CorporateNigeria, #Jobberman, #NigeriaJobs, #PolarisBank, #TalentDevelopment, #TechIgnite, #WorkforceDevelopment, #YouthEmployment

Polaris Bank Wins Jobberman Youth Employment Award By Charity Uwakwe "At a time when youth unemployment continues to challenge millions of Nigerians, Polaris Bank has emerged as a beacon of hope for young professionals across the country. The leading digital retail and commercial bank has now earned national recognition after clinching the prestigious 2026 Jobberman Private Sector Champion Award for its remarkable commitment to job creation, graduate training, and workforce development in Nigeria." "Polaris Bank has won the 2026 Jobberman Private Sector Champion Award for its outstanding contributions to youth employment, talent development, and workforce empowerment in Nigeria. The award…

Mar

28

2026

By Famous Reporters

Sterling Bank Charts Way Forward for Nigeria’s Transport, Logistics Sector

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Sterling Bank Charts Way Forward for Nigeria's Transport, Logistics Sector Lagos, Nigeria, Industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and innovators convened in Lagos today for the inaugural Nigeria Transport & Logistics Summit (NTLS) 2026, hosted by Sterling Bank at Eko Hotel & Suites, to forge actionable strategies for building a faster, more connected Nigeria through transport, mobility, and logistics. Held under the theme “Funding the Engine of Growth,” the summit positioned Nigeria's transport and logistics sector as a critical but under-leveraged driver of productivity, regional integration, and economic growth. Transport, mobility, and logistics collectively form the backbone of the Nigerian economy, yet…

Mar

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

Zenith Bank Hosts 2026 International Women’s Day Seminar in Lagos

BANKING SECTOR#CorporateNigeria, #GenderEquity, #GiveToGain, #InclisiveGrowth, #InternationalWomensDay2026, #IWD2026, #WomenEmpowerment, #WomenLeadership, #ZenithBank

Zenith Bank Hosts 2026 International Women’s Day Seminar in Lagos As conversations around gender equity and inclusive leadership gain renewed global momentum, Zenith Bank Plc is set to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day with a bold call for purposeful action. The leading financial institution will convene influential women and progressive leaders in Lagos for its annual seminar, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women to step forward, claim space, and lead with confidence in today’s evolving business landscape. Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed emphasis on intentional investment in women and decisive leadership.…

Feb

19

2026

By Famous Reporters

Zenith Bank Disowns Fake “Wealth Bridge” Investment Video Linked to Jim Ovia

BANKING SECTOR#CBN, #FinancialCrime, #FraudAlert, #InvestmentScam, #JimOvia, #ScamWarning, #WealthBridge, #ZenithBank

Zenith Bank Disowns Fake “Wealth Bridge” Investment Video Linked to Jim Ovia Zenith Bank Plc warns the public against fraudulent videos falsely claiming that Group Chairman Jim Ovia endorses the “Wealth Bridge” investment scheme promising ₦2 million weekly returns. Zenith Bank Disowns Fake Investment Scheme Using Jim Ovia’s Image Zenith Bank Plc has issued a public disclaimer distancing itself and its Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, from a fraudulent investment scheme known as “Wealth Bridge.” In a statement released Tuesday, the bank described circulating videos and images shared via a Facebook handle named “Greece Island” as doctored and entirely fake. The…

Feb

09

2026

By Famous Reporters

Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji Reveals Leadership Secrets and Banking Vision in Nigeria

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Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji Reveals Leadership Secrets and Banking Vision in Nigeria Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji, OON, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s financial sector, steering Zenith Bank through a period marked by transformation, workforce expansion, and strategic growth. With nearly three decades of banking experience and over 20 years in executive management, Umeoji’s leadership philosophy is built on discipline, service, and accountability rather than personal acclaim. As the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, she has prioritised stability, institutional trust, and long-term value creation in a highly regulated and…

Jan

08

2026

By Famous Reporters

Unity Bank Disburses Over ₦270m to NYSC Corpreneurs, Boosts Youth Entrepreneurship Nationwide

BANKING SECTOR#CorpreneurshipChallenge, #EntrepreneurshipInNigeria, #JobCreation, #MSMEDevelopment, #NigerianEconomy, #NYSC, #SAEDProgramme, #StartupFunding, #Unitybank, #youthEmpowerment, #YouthEntrepreneurship

Unity Bank Disburses Over ₦270m to NYSC Corpreneurs, Boosts Youth Entrepreneurship Nationwide "Unity Bank disburses over ₦270m to NYSC corps members through its Corpreneurship Challenge, empowering young entrepreneurs and boosting MSME growth." Unity Bank Plc has disbursed over ₦270 million in grants to young Nigerian entrepreneurs under its Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, the Corpreneurship Challenge, bringing the total number of beneficiaries since inception in 2019 to 608 corps members nationwide. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) through its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, is designed to equip fresh graduates with the funding,…

Dec

15

2025

By Famous Reporters

Access Bank Champions African SMEs at Africa Marketplace Dubai 2025

BANKING SECTOR#AccessBank, #AccessTradeConference, #AfricaGatewayToTheWorld, #AfricaMarketplaceDubai, #AfricanBusiness, #AfricanEntrepreneurs, #AfricanSMEs, #DubaiBusinessEvent, #EconomicIntegration, #GlobalTrade #CrossBorderCommerce, #IntraAfricanTrade, #SMEGrowth, #TradeFacilitation

Access Bank Champions African SMEs at Africa Marketplace Dubai 2025 "Access Bank sponsors Africa Marketplace Dubai 2025, empowering African SMEs, boosting cross-border trade, and positioning Africa as a competitive force in global commerce." Access Bank Plc, in furtherance of its vision of being “Africa’s Gateway to the World,” has sponsored the inaugural Africa Marketplace Dubai 2025, an initiative of the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA). The high-profile event, held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, brought together over 300 carefully curated African brands and participants from more than 200 countries, creating a strategic platform for cross-border trade, investment, and global market…